Garlic Cheese-Stuffed Burgers

By cheeserohan

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb. ground beef (85% lean)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (4.4 oz.) container light garlic-and-herb spreadable cheese, such as Boursin or Alouette
• 4 hamburger buns split
• Roasted Red Pepper Relish (recipe follows)

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat grill. Gently combine beef, salt and pepper in medium bowl. Shape into 8 (4 inch) patties 1/4 inch thick. Place heaping tablespoon of cheese in center of 4 patties. Top with remaining patties;' pinch edges to seal. Gently flatten to about 3/4 -inch thickness.

2. Oil grill grates. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or coals 8 to 12 minutes or until thoroughly cooked and no longer pink in center, turning once. During last minute of grilling, place buns on grill to toast, if desired. Serve burgers in buns with Roasted Red Pepper Relish.

Roasted Red Pepper Relish:
1 cup chopped roasted red bell peppers (about 12 oz.)
1/4 cup chopped red onions
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 Tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons minced garlic

Bring all ingredients to a boil in small saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 6 to 8 minutes or until liquid has mostly evaporated, stirring occasionally.